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Paid a Bribe of Rs 350 for Passport verification at Bhrasht Nagar Police station

I had applied for a new passport and after about 20 days, I got a call on 15 August 2014 from Bhrasht Nagar police station for verification of my identity . He asked me to come on 16th August and meet him to complete the process

I went to the police station at 4 pm on 16th August 2014 , with all my identification documents and met Sub -inspectorBhoop Singh. After looking at my documents he asked me to pay him Rs 1000. I asked him why was he asking me for money and told him that I had all the required documents in place for him to complete the process. His tone suddenly changed and he said 'if I don't sign, then you won't get your passport'.

I told him that I didn't have Rs 500 to pay him. In a very angry tone he asked me to show my wallet and how much money I had. I was scared and wanted to get the passport process done, since my company was planning to send me abroad in a week's time. I told him I had only Rs 350 with me. He asked me to give that to him, which I did. He signed some papers and asked me to leave. I got my passport but the process left a bad taste for me. I was taken aback by the policeman's attitude and I request action to be taken against him.

PLACE / OFFICE WHERE
INCIDENT TOOK PLACETIME OF INCIDENTDATE OF INCIDENTNAME OF THE OFFICERTRY AND FIND OUT THE DESIGNATION OF THE OFFICER OR THE APPOINTMENT SHE/ HE HOLDS IN THE OFFICE. IN CASE OF THE OFFICER WEARING A UNIFORM AND IF YOU CANT FIND THE DESIGNATION, LOOK AT SHOULDER FOR NUMBER OF STARS OR SLEEVE FOR NUMBER OF STRIPES.

Returned the post for not paying bribe.

This is to bring to your notice about the incident happen in this week. My friend and my office house owner applied for passport on August 2013. But not delivered to him till one year. He went to Kormangala passport office and got it dispatched on 12th of April 2014. Passport office sent SMS and email to his number. We tried to track it till 14th which was not shown it the website.

On 15th April 2014 we tried and found it was returned to Frazer town post office due to unclear address. (Note: The address was old address as per the electric Bill.). I approach to the Dhoorvani nagar post office and seek the post man who deliver the post regularly to us. And i found the parcel was in Frazer town post office. I got the contact number from the Dhoorvani nagar post office and spoke to postman, Mr. Shankar who hold the post told me to come and collect it from him. I went and met with him regarding this he says the address was not clear so i could not hand over to me. So i called Mr. Gerrard who is the owner of the passport to collect from him by showing his id proof, address proof, etc. Even he came personally spoke to him shown his identity and ask even if he wants to pay he could pay. But the post man Mr. Shankar expected more than Rs. 200/- to hand over his passport. Even i saw him holding the passport showing the address in it. He told he will send to Doorvani nagar post office again to deliver to our address. But they send back to koromangala post. Now my Friend Mr. Gerrard finally went to koramangala and collected it by taking few days leave.

Yours Faithfully,

S. Marshal Kennedy.

PLACE / OFFICE WHERE
INCIDENT TOOK PLACEDATE OF INCIDENTNAME OF THE OFFICERTRY AND FIND OUT THE DESIGNATION OF THE OFFICER OR THE APPOINTMENT SHE/ HE HOLDS IN THE OFFICE. IN CASE OF THE OFFICER WEARING A UNIFORM AND IF YOU CANT FIND THE DESIGNATION, LOOK AT SHOULDER FOR NUMBER OF STARS OR SLEEVE FOR NUMBER OF STRIPES.

First honest Government employee I saw in my life

On 12th November 2014 , first time in my life I met an honest government employee who is working in Employment exchange @ Osmania university, Hyderabad .

Ms. Jyothi Lakshmi, Entrollment Officer has proved that all Govt. employees are not corrupt, lazy, irritated. She serves the people who come to enroll themselves at Employment exchange with a smile and not even irritated a single time.She works with complete dedication towards her job. I like her patience and cool nature. I pray God to bless her with good health and all her wishes come true.

I also request University authorities to encourage people with these qualities so that there is a competition to reach the level Ms. Jyothi lakshmi madam has reached.

PLACE / OFFICE WHERE
INCIDENT TOOK PLACEDATE OF INCIDENTNAME OF THE OFFICERTRY AND FIND OUT THE DESIGNATION OF THE OFFICER OR THE APPOINTMENT SHE/ HE HOLDS IN THE OFFICE. IN CASE OF THE OFFICER WEARING A UNIFORM AND IF YOU CANT FIND THE DESIGNATION, LOOK AT SHOULDER FOR NUMBER OF STARS OR SLEEVE FOR NUMBER OF STRIPES.

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